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Orange-Fennel Shrimp over Watercress – Weber

Orange-Fennel Shrimp over Watercress – Weber

MARINADE INGREDIENTS grated zest of 2 orange 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon ground fennel seed 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper OTHER INGREDIENTS 1-1/2 pounds large shrimp (21/30 count), peeled and deveined, tails left on 2 cups watercress leaves and tender … Read More

Stuffed Caprese Chicken Sandwich – Big Green Egg

Stuffed Caprese Chicken Sandwich – Big Green Egg

(Thank you to Big Green Egg & Becky Hardin for this recipe) INGREDIENTS 2 cups balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons honey 4 large boneless ksinless chicken breasts salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste 4 large slices of tomatoes 8 small slices of fresh whole milk mozzarella 8 large leaves of fresh basil 4 hamburger buns … Read More

Sticky Teriyaki Pork & Pineapple Skewers – Traeger

Sticky Teriyaki Pork & Pineapple Skewers – Traeger

INGREDIENTS 1 lb pork sirloin cubes, each about 1 inch by 1 inch 1/2 thick fresh pineapple, cored and cut into bite-size chunks 1 cup traeger carne asada marinade, or your favorite teriyaki marinade 6 large scallions, trimmed, pale and light green parts cut into 1 inch lengths 6 8-inch wooden skewers PREPARATION Thread a … Read More

New Fangled BLT – Weber

New Fangled BLT – Weber

INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 8 slices sturdy wheat, sourdough, or country white artisan bread 2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 8 ounces thinly sliced pancetta 2 cups loosely packed mixed baby greens 4 medium heirloom tomatoes, cut crosswise into slices 1 ball (8 ounces) burrata … Read More

Grilled Italian Meatloaf Sandwich – Big Green Egg

Grilled Italian Meatloaf Sandwich – Big Green Egg

INGREDIENTS 2 pounds of 80% lean ground beef 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup of marinara sauce 1 cup of breadcrumbs 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 3 eggs 2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons dried parsley 2 tablespoons dried basil 2 tablespoons dried oregano 1/2 cup … Read More

Teriyaki Beef Skewers – Traeger

Teriyaki Beef Skewers – Traeger

INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup pineapple juice 1/4 cup water 1/8 cup vegetable oil 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped 2 lbs boneless top round steak, cut into 1/4-inch slices bamboo skewers, soaked in water PREPARATION Slice the beef into 1-1/2 to 2 inch wide strips. Whisk brown … Read More

Ginger Porterhouse Steaks with Roasted Sesame Salt – Weber

SALT INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons sesame seeds 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper OTHER INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons peeled, grated fresh ginger 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1-1/2 teaspoons frehsly ground black peppers 2 porterhouse steaks, each about 1-1/4 pounds and 1 inch thick, trimmed of excess fat PREPARATION In … Read More

Firecracker Barbecue Pork – Big Green Egg

Firecracker Barbecue Pork – Big Green Egg

INGREDIENTS 2 pound pork loin roast, boneless 3/4 cup barbecue sauce 1/3 cup organe marmalade 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 1 teaspoon horseradish, freshly grated PREPARATION Set the EGG for indirect cooking with a plate setter for 400 degrees. Season the roast with salt and pepper and place on the EGG. Stir together the remaining … Read More

Grilled Watermelon – Traeger

Grilled Watermelon – Traeger

INGREDIENTS Watermelon Sea Salt, to taste 2 tablespoons Honey 1 Lime, juiced PREPARATION Lightly sprinkle the watermelon wedges on both sides with the salt. Stand the watermelon wedges on tehir edges on the rack over a sink or pan and let them drain for half an hour. Start the Traeger on Smoke with the lid … Read More

Veracruz Scallops with Cool Green Chile Sauce – Weber

SAUCE INGREDIENTS 3 long Anaheim chile peppers 3 scallions, root ends discared, all the rest roughly chopped 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems 1 small garlic clove 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt RUB INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon pure … Read More